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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.54, 6,888.69 and 2,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.54, 6,888.69 and 2,127.90 is: 3,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.54 : 6,888.69 = 2,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.54/6,888.69 = 2,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.54x = 6,888.69 × 2,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.54x = 14,658,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,443.45/4,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.10

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